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NH05 UWL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

274,104 mi
Last recorded274,104 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2012 274,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear indicators discolouring

slight steering arm play on offside front

Pass 13 Jan 2012 274,104 miles

both rear indicators discolouring

slight steering arm play on offside front

Fail 4 Jan 2012 274,097 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear indicators discolouring

slight steering arm play on offside front

Pass 20 Dec 2010 252,815 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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NH05 UWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NH05 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NH05 UWL?

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What year was NH05 UWL registered?

NH05 UWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is NH05 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 UWL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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